RESP 115 - Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology

Institution:

Hudson Valley Community College

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Description:

Spring This course is designed to familiarize the student with medications commonly used in cardiopulmonary care. It includes patient assessment of need, indications, contraindication, actions, side effects and hazards for each medication discussed. The student will also identify age appropriate dosing and routes of administration for each drug. The course includes an introduction to the pharmacological aspect of Advanced Cardiac Life Support according to the guidelines of the American Heart Association. Prerequisites: BIOL 139, Anatomy and Physiology I; or BIOL 271, Anatomy and Physiology; or ICVT 210, Principles of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology I.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 629-4822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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